Meetings Today Honors Louisville Tourism With ‘Best South Destination Marketing Organization’
Louisville's excellence in destination marketing recognized
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Oct. 15, 2025) – Louisville Tourism is proud to announce its selection as one of the “Best South CVBs/DMOs” in the 2026 Best of Meetings Today Awards. This prestigious honor, voted on by meeting planners and reviewed by Meetings Today’s editorial team, recognizes Louisville’s excellence in destination marketing and its commitment to providing world-class experiences for meetings and events.
“Louisville’s strength as a destination comes from the people and experiences that make our city memorable,” said Cleo Battle, President & CEO of Louisville Tourism. “Our one-of-a-kind Bourbon culture, dynamic culinary scene and genuine hospitality continue to resonate with visitors and meeting professionals alike. This recognition from Meetings Today reflects the dedication of our entire tourism community and the partners who work every day to move Louisville forward.”
Additional convention industry heavyweights have recognized Louisville’s impact, with Smart Meetings naming Louisville Tourism as one of their 2026 Smart Stars for “Best Sporty CVB.”
Louisville was also named one of Southern Living’s 2026 “South’s Best Cities” and recognized by Travel + Leisure’s as one of the “15 Best Weekend Getaways in the South,” praised for its iconic attractions, local distilleries, and boutique hotels.
Drawing attention to Louisville’s culinary scene, Travel + Leisure named Louisville one of the “Best Food Cities in the U.S.,” highlighting its dynamic restaurant scene and James Beard award-winning chefs.
These accolades highlight Louisville's commitment to providing exceptional experiences for visitors and its dedication to promoting the city as a top destination for conventions, meetings, and leisure travel. For more information, visit GoToLouisville.com.
To help with planning a trip to Louisville, guests can download a copy of Louisville Tourism’s annual Visitor Guideto see the city's top attractions and bourbon distilleries.